Today's Sports

New program, new facilities, and, now, new coaches add to the excitement that is surrounding the Patriot athletic program.

Already on board for the last few months has been swimming coach Mike Carey and, starting in the spring semester, will be Blake Jones, coach of track and cross country for both the Patriot men and women.

With a week off and a two-game win streak, the Commanderettes are poised for improvement in the new year.

Washington County kicks off 2011 with a home bout against Burgin (5-3) on Monday at 7:30 p.m.
These two teams tangled in the preseason with Washington County prevailing 39-30.
Burgin appears to have improved and could poise a problem for the Commanderettes.
“They’re playing really well. They’ve gotten a lot better,” Commanderettes head coach Bernard Smalley said.

Basically, the news was all good from the St. Catharine College men’s basketball program last week. J.T. Burton’s squad saw three new players become eligible at semester’s end; the Patriots were ranked nationally for the first time in NAIA, holding down the 15th spot; and the team ran its win streak to six games with three wins, including two conference road victories.

Homecoming festivities at Washington County High School were originally scheduled to take place on Friday during the boy/girl doubleheader between the Commanders and Bethlehem.
Homecoming has been moved to Jan. 4. The Commanders and Commanderettes host a doubleheader against the Bardstown Tigers on that Tuesday.
The Bethlehem game had not been rescheduled at press time.

The Commanders will work off their holiday meals during the National Guard Holiday Classic at LaRue County High School starting on Tuesday.
Washington County will play three games in three days before starting the new year off with district action.